Government Publishes Industrial Training Board Review Report | Sector Reaction
The Department for Education today published the Government’s response to the ITB Review, which was conducted by Mark Farmer in 2023 and finalised last year.…
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Government Plans to Crack Down on Rogue HE Operators to Protect Public Money
Tough new reforms proposed by the Department for Education would tighten controls on university franchising arrangements in England to safeguard public money and shore up…
Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) standard is launched to deliver on Plan for Change
New skills training in early years to deliver on Plan for Change New and existing early years educators will soon be able to benefit from…
Solving the SEND Crisis – Education Committee Launches Major Inquiry | Sector Reaction
The Education Committee has launched a major new inquiry focused on finding solutions to the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision. Support…
Education and Business Secretaries Meet with Business Leaders to Discuss Skills Reform and Growth Plan
The government will enlist the help of business to help it develop skills opportunities to meet the government’s mission to kickstart economic growth under the Plan…
Rapid Review | 70% of Level 3 Courses Saved from Defunding
The government has today laid out the future of post-16 qualifications, protecting learner choice whilst cutting red tape to streamline the system. The move follows…
T Level Placements Reformed to open up new Qualification
More students will be able to access crucial T Level industry placements thanks to reforms designed to cut red tape and boost the number taking…
Key Further & Higher Education Statistics 2023-24 | Sector Reaction
The Department for Education’s latest statistical release reveals significant trends in post-compulsory education, with notable gender disparities and changing enrollment patterns across different sectors. Further…
16 to 19 English and Maths Funding Overhaul: What You Need to Know
The Big Investment The Department for Education has unveiled major changes to maths and English teaching requirements for 16-19 education in England, with significant implications…
Historic Northern Ireland Education Summit
The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson made a visit to Northern Ireland (20th – 21st November), where she participated in the UK Education Ministerial Council…